How to Make a Tech Pack for Clothing Production

In Episode 6 of In the Making: SZN’26, I’m showing you exactly how I create my fashion tech packs to communicate my designs to the manufacturer. As a fashion designer, the design phase is emotional and expressive, but production demands precision. This video walks you through how I document every detail to ensure my Spring/Summer 2026 collection is made exactly how I envision it. You’ll see how I build tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Numbers, what to include in each section, and how I organize everything for seamless handoff to the factory. From sketches and BOMs to grading, construction notes, measurements, and fabric callouts, this is the full behind-the-scenes process. Whether you’re a beginner building your first tech pack or a designer refining your workflow, this video will help you avoid common mistakes and make your production process smoother. 🎨 Tools Used: – Adobe Illustrator – Apple Numbers / Google Sheets – Custom Tech Pack Template 📥 Free Tech Pack Template: 📖 Read Full Blog: https://www.iconicfashionfigure.com/h... 👉 Watch my previous tech pack tutorial (Excel version):    • How To Make A Tech Pack For Your Clothing ...   🔗 Watch both perspectives: Iconic Fashion Figure (Designer POV) ‪@IconicFashionFigure‬ Riche Stitch (Manufacturer POV) - ‪@RicheStitch‬ Subscribe for more fashion business content, design tips, and collection development videos. -Iconic Fashion Figure –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time Stamps: 00:00 - How to Create a Tech Pack 00:25 – What is a Tech Pack & Why It’s Important 00:43 – The Truth About Why People Avoid Tech Packs 01:01 – Why Tech Packs Are Time Consuming 01:20 – How a Tech Pack Acts as a Roadmap 01:45 – Tech Packs vs. Sketches: What’s the Difference? 02:06 – Excel vs. Adobe: Which One I Use and Why 02:27 – Starting with a Template to Save Time 02:47 – Real Example: My Tech Pack 03:03 – Free Tech Pack Template + Where to Find It 03:23 – Overview of What Goes Into My Tech Packs 03:40 – Breaking Down Each Tech Pack Page 04:05 – Sketches, BOM, and Colorways 04:33 – How I Build Measurement Charts 05:21 – Construction Details, Labels & Grading 05:56 – Approval & Comment Sections 06:16 – Example: Development vs. Production Sample 06:35 – BOM, Colorways, and Pantone Numbers 07:03 – Grading and Total Circumference Tips 08:09 – How I Set Tolerances to Pass QC 08:31 – Sample Size Grading Example 09:13 – How to Get Accurate Measurements 09:48 – What Happens If Measurements Are Wrong 10:37 – Checking Your Samples for Accuracy 11:19 – Label Placement and Fold Instructions 12:22 – Sample Tracker: How I Track Approvals 12:56 – Why Notes Matter More Than You Think 13:16 – How Fabric Movement Impacts Fit 13:53 – Don't Skip These Tech Pack Details 14:35 – Callouts and Annotations on Sketches 15:09 – Avoid Miscommunication with Clear Notes 15:47 – Why I Create in Landscape for Notes Space 16:09 – Final Step: Sending My Tech Packs to Riche Stitch 16:30 – My Workflow: Sending as I Go 16:48 – Wrap-Up: From Sketch to Sample –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check Out These Other Videos: Episode 1 -    • Inside My Fashion Process | In The Making:...   Episode 2 -    • How I Created a POWERFUL Theme for My Fash...   Episode 3 -    • How to Start Working With a Clothing Manuf...   Episode 4 -    • What Manufacturers Look for in Your Fashio...   Episode 5 -    • How I Sketch My Fashion Designs | In The M...   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Iconic Fashion Figure: Website - iconicfashionfigure.com Icons - [email protected] Business Opportunities - [email protected] Instagram -   / iconicfashionfigure   TikTok -   / iconicfashionfigure   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Riche Stitch: Website: https://richestitch.com/ @richestitch (IG, TikTok & YouTube) @richestitchofficial (Pinterest) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nouveau Riche Apparel Wholesale Clothing: Website - https://shopnouveauriche.com Instagram -   / shopnouveauriche   FaceBook -   / shopnouveauricheapparel   No License Wholesale Clothing - https://posh.mk/q2d2LAsQm4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Fashion Formula 101: Website - https://fashionformula101.com/ Instagram -   / fashionformula101   FaceBook -   / fashionformula101   Twitter -   / fashionformula_   Pinterest -   / fashionformula101   LinkedIn -   / fashion-formula-801ba0223   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Amazon Store: Website - https://www.amazon.com/shop/iconicfas... –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Promo Codes: CapCut Pro: capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/VmMbnA Mew Mews: https://rebrand.ly/sseaa3v Promo Code - ICONMM20 (20% off) #FashionTechPack #FashionDesigner #ClothingManufacturer #InTheMaking #TechPackTutorial #SZN26 #AdobeIllustrator #FashionProduction #HowToCreateTechPack